District of New York / Appointed 1798 / Served to 1805
John Sloss Hobart
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New York
Appointed by President John Adams in 1798 and confirmed by voice vote, John Sloss Hobart was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of New York. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 12, 1798
- Appointed by
- John Adams, 1798
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- Robert Troup
- Succeeded by
- Matthias Burnett Tallmadge
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1798 | District of New York · succeeded Robert Troup | Adams (N) | voice |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| Yale College | 1757 |
Sources
6 years on the District of New York. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).